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UNMIK supports a mock trial for law students in North Mitrovica 26 June 2015 – UNMIK deputy chief, Jennifer Brush, attended a “mock trial” performed by North Mitrovica law students at the Basic Court courthouse in North Mitrovica. The goals of the mock trial were to provide an opportunity to law…

Women in the Rule of Law 08 March 2015 - Every year, on the 8 of March, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and…

Promoting human rights for persons with disabilities in Kosovo is a constant challenge. With the assistance of international organizations like UNMIK, equal opportunities are made possible in this area, with the greater goal of strengthening the role of civil society in Kosovo. As part of a series…

Kosovo: citing recent unrest, UN envoy urges close vigilance to safeguard achievements A view of the Security Council Chamber as Farid Zarif (shown on screen), Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), briefs the…

Pristina, 29 October 2013 - SRSG Farid Zarif and DSRSG Robert Sorenson met the Head of Chinese Office in Pristina, Mrs. Xiao Dongjing in UNMIK MHQ. Head of Chinese Office in Pristina, Mrs. Xiao Dongjing visited UNMIK Pristina, 29 October 2013 - SRSG Farid Zarif and DSRSG Robert Sorenson met the Head…

Madam President, Excellencies, During the latest reporting period and since, important progress has continued toward implementation of the Agreement reached between the parties on 19 April. 29 August 2013 SRSG Presentation to the Security Council Madam President, Excellencies, During the latest…

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 29 May is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. The day has two purposes: to honor the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of... International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 29 May is the…

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is an occasion to salute the 120,000 peacekeepers serving in 17 missions in some of the world’s most volatile and dangerous environments. This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers. In 2011, 112 men and women died devoting their lives to…

Promoting tolerance and facilitating dialogue across the region, UNMIK’s Office of Community Support and Facilitation (OCSF) monitors and reports on issues and concerns relevant to all communities in Kosovo. To this end, OCSF dispatches experienced staff to 34 municipalities south of the Iber/Ibar…

Italian Ambassador to Kosovo Mr. Andreas Ferrarese visited UNMIK Pristina, 28 October 2013 - SRSG Farid Zarif and DSRSG Robert Sorenson met with Italian Ambassador to Kosovo Mr. Andreas Ferrarese in UNMIK MHQ. By Shpend Bërbatovci UNMIK/DPI

Mr. President,Excellencies, The report you have before you, details key events and activities in Kosovo during the period 16 July to 15 October 2012. While the period in question was mainly calm, most significant developments have taken place since the end of this reporting period, and it is upon…

Pristina, Belgrade continue to ‘narrow remaining differences,’ says senior UN official 27 May 2014 – Despite a slower pace recently on implanting the aims of the European Union-led political dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today the…